Ethiopia

[Member #4351]

Ndara,

Glad you like Peru.

[GoodEnough]

Chino:

Thanks for the nice review. I guess the reason that I was fairly successful is that I genuinely like Ethiopia and Ethiopians and I suppose it showed. It's important not to act like you would in some bar in Uganda or Ghana. These are proud people and they need to be treated with respect.

Ciao,

GE

[Amis]

ADDIS HOTEL(s)

I'm in need of a clean, safe, nice location and monger-friendly hotel that does not have the Hilton & Sheraton expensive price!

Any suggestions will be appreciated as I hit Addis Sept/Oct.

[Chino79]

Good Enough!

Since 1900 I have been in Addis 27 times.

I only can totaly agree with what you have written.

If you like the food, you can live very cheap and healthy, a lot of vegetarian stuff as well. As for girls, its easy, very easy, but you have to be polite and treat them as you normally do with girls in Europe. Western food you can forget, except Sheraton or Hilton, that is true. Oralsex is very common, more or less as in the Western world. As you said, don´t push it, they will do it themselves if they like you. All in all the best comment about Addis I have read in this Forum.

[GoodEnough]

I have been reading the last few posts with great interest, and I'm starting to think that maybe the better part of three years that I spent in Addis may have been atypical. I've worked in 14 African countries, on both coasts of the continent, so it's not as if I lack a basis for comparison. I've also worked in Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, so I know the SE Asia routine pretty well too.

I guess what I enjoyed so much about Ethiopia is the very thing that put alot of guys off. The culture is so rich, the traditions so ingrained and the people so proud, that it's unlike any other country I've ever visited in Africa aside from Eritrea. It's true that the girls do not throw themselves at you as in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda or the other sub-Saharan countries. It's also true you have to work a little bit (a very little bit) to get over. But once you do, it's heavenly.

As to the food, it's true that Western cuisine is not all that terrific there. There are a couple of mediocre Italian places, three very good but expensive restaurants in the Sheraton, and a couple of others. However, I found Ethiopian food pretty tasty, and I was willing to overlook the culinary deficit. After all, I live in France, and for me almost every other country lacks something in the food department.

My advice, to those who have not been there is to be a little laid back. Don't come on too strong. Be respectful and reasonably attentive. You will ultimately wind up with more pussy than you can handle. Reluctance to perform bbbjs was not my experience either, but then, I tried hard (pun intended) not to force anything.

It's true that you're probably not going to walk into a "typical" African bar, and have 20 women grabbing your cock and 20 more putting your hands on their tits. If that's what turns you on, go to any of the sub-Saharan countries and you will not be disappointed, but don't come to Addis because it's a different kind of experience entirely.

GE

[Kimmac]

I have found the conflicting reports on Addis to be a little confusing. I have been considering a break there over the Christmas period via Bangkok on Ethiopian Airlines but wonder whether I shouldn't just stay in Asia given some of the negative comments. I had been looking at staying in the Concord HOtel, but perhaps that's too near the action. Any hotel comments anyone? Are the concord suites good value? I doubt I can afford the 5-star rates. Also is it easy enough to find a car and driver for day hires and trips?

Thanks for any comments or advice.

[Ndara]

XXL

Actually I don´t think your report is completely atypical. I have been to Ethiopia 3 times, both to study and for travelling, and compared to many other african countries, for example Kenya, Uganda and Ghana, I found Ethiopia far less interesting when it comes to girls (and food and nightlife as well). Sure the women are in my opinion about the most beautiful in Africa, but in bed they are among the worst. Hardly ever any BJ, many seemed to prefer to just lie on their back and the fact that many have had their clitoris removed turn me off somewhat. And I don´t think sex is cheaper in Ethiopia than elsewhere in Africa. I have never paid more than 15 us$ for an allnighter in Africa, and I have always found it far easier to get normal girls/semi pros in other african countries. I am now in my mid twenties and was 21 when I was there to study, but for my entire 4 months period I never succeded to bed any of my fellow students( which of course can have a very easy explanation that I am not attractive enough or something similar).
Of course these are just my own observations, and apparentely others have completely different views of Ethiopia. Maybe I would have liked Ethiopia´s sex scene more if I didn´t have the experience from a lot of other great countries. I really like Ethiopia though but for other reason than sex.
For sex there are certainly much better countries to try like Colombia, Brazil, Thailand, PI, Cambodia, Kenya, Ghana etc, but once again luckily we all think differentely.
Peru where I am currently is not too bad either...

[XXL]

I'm beginning to believe my experience was atypical. Could it be that the place has changed that much in a few years?

I must add that I was not alone on my trip and that my fellow traveller (himself a monger of long-standing with dozens of destinations under his belt) didn't like Addis either.

Of course, if you have girl prices as your absolute priority, maybe Addis beats all but once you get under 30 dollars a fuck, does it matter if it gets any cheaper? Only if you're on a very tight budget.

I remember trying to chat up a receptionist in our hotel (hotel "Yordanos" or something similar). I tipped a waiter to convey my interest to her. The girl let me know that she was married and not available, or so the waiter. The girl was tense, the waiter was tense, not at all the friendly, wink-wink, nudge-nudge atmosphere I have experienced elsewhere in Africa in similar situations.

As to the girls in bed, they seemed to be paranoid about AIDS, treated cum like high-grade nuclear waste. This is something that puts me off no end.

I also remember a disco where a stunning girl kept turning men down for no obvious reason, which gave me the impression that some girls were out of bounds and really playing hard to get.

I also remember we went to "one of the best" Chinese restaurants in town where they served food literally sprinkled with garlic and overcharged us so shamelessly an angry discussion ensued. I was so hungry one night I took a cab to the Hilton and ordered a pizza and guess what? The buggers had stuffed it with garlic too! I remember being hungry in Cuba years ago but it was because of food shortages. In Addis, it seemed impossible to get a meal that agreed with me. I kept eating "Nile Perch" at the hotel restaurant to get my daily protein minimum.

And, of course, there was the problem with money. Had to go queuing up in a bank to change money and were cheated at the airport when we tried to change back our excess local currency into dollars. Even before our trip, the Ethiopian consulate had contributed to the hassle because they only accepted visa applications four weeks ahead of the flight date, not any sooner.

All in all, too many things that didn't turn out right compared to my many positive experiences in other African countries. Wouldn't mind having a bunch of tchat leaves to chew on right now though ...

xxl

[Cudjoe Man]

XXL,

Things must have changed a whole lot. Addis is definately a man's paradise. Check it out again. I was there in February and can't wait to return for more pleasure. One thing though, the girls I met are very reluctant to give BJ. It's probably a cultural thing, but otherwise they are very beautiful and willing.

[Global Citizen]

Hi Guys,

I will be in ADD for 1 night on Aug. 15th - Are there any hotels other than the Sheraton and Hilton which are decent and safe for a reasonable price ?

Thanks in advance for the info.

GC.

[Tradewinds]

XXL I dont agree with you.

Addis has been one of the best kept secrets in Africa, the Dome club at the Concord hotel or the club at the Sheraton Hotel you will meet stunning women very willing to please you at very low rates.

I cannot wait to go on my 5th visit in September, I always stay at the Concord, most evenings I start at the bar where there is lively music, a meal at Chinese restaurant, then pop down stairs to the club for another great experience with no problems taking the girls back to your room!!

XXL go there for real and enjoy yourself!

Tradewinds

[Mahku]

I would have to agree that the food takes some getting used to. The injera just never seems to agree with my system. Great pasta and pizza to be had though.

About the girls: Well, if you can't find good ones you just aren't looking. They can be found in all kinds of places. I got girls from the hotel front desk, from discos, piano bars, from the qat room in Lalibela. Also easy to find just on the street. That doesn't mean skanky street walkers, but nice girl student types that you can chat up and have all kinds of fun with.

Do be on the lookout for the coffee ceremony scam. Usually some guy will approach you and say he wants to practice his English. Then he will invite you to come and watch an "Ethiopian Culture Ceremony" or some such words. Then he'll take you to a room in a house where they'll be doing the coffee roasting thing. There will usually be several girls there and drinks will be brought out. But soon they'll slap you with an exorbitant bill and you'll have to either pay up or make a run for it. So if one of these guys approaches you just ignore him.

Have fun in Ethiopia, it really is a great destination.

[Sonidos]

XXL,

Your experience is very surprising because I spent 6 weeks there and I had a memorable experience. Apart from my home country, it is the only country that I visited and had to take three days off to rest up. I think you should go back, but this time, do the opposite of what you did 3 years ago. I doubt anyone is capable of draining Ethiopia of its beauties, oh well, maybe AIDS. So pack some condoms and " Vitamin V" and head on back. The lovely ladies are waiting for you.

Member #1846

[T Poet]

XXl,

I don't know what your talking about maybe they were pimping you while you were there. My expereinces there is totally different you can find those babes that are dead in bed true.

But prices you can't beat anywhere and I had a student who "just does this for fun and extra cash" from the concorde she was gorgeous and absolutely amazing in bed, wild frantic and passionate very compatible, lovemaking damn still got her number too. I would have married her if I could cause she is damn sure a keeper. The groove was right. However she made it clear she has a few more years to play before she will settle.

Traveled around to some small towns too girls yound and inexpereinced but damn cheap maybe 60-120 bir forget how much that was and all of this is in the past 6 months or so.

My two cents,

TP

[Chino79]

XXL,

Are you sure you have been in Addis Abeba? Nothing, nothing is correct in your rapport.

Sorry,

Chino79